BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 26, 2018

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OOCL cancels two Asia-Europe sailings in November, December Valencia to build 5 million TEU terminal to handle transshipments DP World: Slower '19 as Q3 slips to 1.4pc despite 2.6pc gain in '18 US seeks to slow down IMO 2020 sulphur rule, annoying refiners CEVA Logistics, British Gypsum prioritise safety for new Volvo trucks FedEx expands forwarding ops in Australia by acquiring Manton Canadian National Railway CEO 'bullish' despite Sino-American trade war DB Schenker automates warehouses with robotics, rivals look to do same NYK teams up with IT firms to establish open internet platform for ships Harbour clean trucks scheme aims at zero emissions at LA, Long Beach Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge likely to lift airports' air cargo Riyadh to develop logistics zone for sorting, maintenance and repair Cargo results among world airports, airlines mixed in September Projected growth short of New Delhi's cargo target of 12.9pc

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OCTOBER 25, 2018
APL announces new India-Mediterranean service Car carrier shipping looking up, says report CEVA Logistics & CMA CGM broaden strategic partnership and sign a new relationship agreement Gogha-Dahej Ro-Pax ferry service has successful trial run India & Bangladesh discuss issues pertaining to protocol arrangements & improving inland water transportation MSC in blockchain initiative with Abu Dhabi Ports NYK holds dry bulk safety conference Imports into the US up despite trade war First container rake despatched from Kamarajar Port railway siding Huge footfalls at FWC exhibition; FFFAI bullish on new areas for logistics business Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 to congregate the fraternity on Nov. 22 in Vadodara Shippers urged to join Digital Transport & Logistics Forum

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Sailing to a smart port Goodman ground breaking in Bedford New recycling vehicle for glass collection Three hires for Ship Money's European team Ceva and CMA CGM snuggling up closer American's best ever September performance Low water level persisting on Rhine and Danube USA: American Railcar Industries merge Circle starts IPO Yachts sailing on deck Eurasian train: 11,000 km in only 18 to 20 days Alaska asks "Who wants to build an ANC warehouse?" Clarksons nominates new man for Japan "Curiosity of the Day" To Russia with speed Taking over the reins of Uta Spain Airfreight growth, seafreight shrinkage Forest owners banking on rail transport in Sweden Emirates exits Multan

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OCTOBER 25, 2018
Finland's ESL Shipping to expand biofuels business CMA CGM pushed into fresh bid for CEVA Logistics Delegates shocked as EU pushes through EEDI changes at IMO Mandarin Shipping looks at feeder box ship and bulker deals Yang Ming, TIPC join Taiwanese wind farm consortium MEPC 73: The midweek status quo Vitol takes new LR2 from Navig8 Wärtsilä to mirror market, scrubbers to remain key maritime focus

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OCTOBER 25, 2018
CEVA takes shelter under new CMA CGM 'partnership' to ward off DSV Market Insight: DSV vs CMA CGM & CEVA - a bidding war in the making IMO looks set to introduce ban on ships carrying high-sulphur fuel Seafarers' union sinks plan for Whitehall to charter post-Brexit ro-ro fleet Panalpina has 'stood its ground in a very volatile environment', says CEO Sixth successive quarter of record revenue for buoyant EGL Forwarders need to share data and stop 'hijacking the supply chain'

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OCTOBER 25, 2018
With no experience building phase, here's what IMO 2020 actually says And the survey says: Ship operating costs to rise in 2018 and 2019 Wilson Sons Shipyard drydocks its largest vessel ever Havila Kystruten newbuilds to have R-R power and propulsion solutions Nauticor to supply LNG fuel for "world's greenest bulkers" Baleària says LNG fueled cat will be world's longest and fastest Knud E. Hansen in research vessel project study

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OCTOBER 25, 2018
Ardmore inks sale-and-leaseback deals for four vessels The agreements cover two product and chemical tankers and two medium range tankers What the IMO sulphur cap decision really means The compromise on the contentious sulphur cap proposal gives ample time for it to flourish or wither away 'No way' Britain will find Brexit backstop ro-ros, shipbrokers confirm Chamber of Shipping, Nautilus union and Labour shipping spokesman Karl Turner have all cast doubt on the viability of emergency... Learn from the past, then adapt to the future The International Maritime Cyber Centre of Excellence in Singapore is envisaged to be a cyber service solution for the shipping... Harry Theochari to be named Maritime UK chairman Sarah Kenney will be made vice-chair of the industry body Classic panamax market stabilises Low hire rates and flexibility have supported utilisation of an unloved vessel class, pushing up underlying asset prices as demand... China-Japan summit : The bright side for shipping There will be a subtle strategic game for the two leaders amid Washington's tough stance against Beijing Hideaki Saito re-elected as IMO environmental chair The Marine Environment Protection Committee on Thursday re-elected Hideaki Saito as chair, with Liberia's Harry Conway staying on as vice-chair Braemar ends up with loss over the last six months Chairman David Moorhouse says he expects to meet market expectations for the current financial year CMA CGM offers to buy out CEVA shareholders Bid would see CMA CGM take effective control of the logistics operator as it promises to turn around its fortunes Evergreen raises $97m with new share offer The line is expected to see big expenditure in the next few years Viewpoint: Carrying the can The introduction of new rules on bunker fuels requires sensitive handling, with due note of practical considerations Shipowners float idea of national bunker licensing schemes A proposal to the IMO's safety regulators seeks to tighten the bunker supply chain and mitigate fuel oil risks Daily Briefing IMO approves sulphur cap guidance \| Lloyd's List names Outstanding Achievement Award recipient \| Maritime wakes up to cyber security...

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OCTOBER 25, 2018
ODFL, Landstar show US truck freight surge hasn't yet 'peaked' Money can't solve US landside bottlenecks in container shipping Philadelphia ILA rejects remote reefer monitoring plan Chittagong extends pickup, due to inland depot congestion APM Terminals Mumbai's gate, volume delays truckers Low water on Rhine cuts German barge capacity CEVA to take lead on CMA CGM freight management

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OCTOBER 25, 2018
Costamare may spend up to $30m on scrubbers Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos-led boxship player plans to lay out as much as $6m for each installation of five scrubbers. GasLog Partners invests $207m in LNG carrier dropdown US-listed LNG carrier owner acquires Methane Becki Anne from Greece's GasLog while quarterly adjusted earnings tick up 1% to $25.6m. Top Ships faces new allegations in shareholder class action Shipowner continues to deny claims by plaintiffs as it reveals two more SEC subpoenas Grose: Standard Club can keep growing after split with Lloyd's P&I mutual's chief reflects on closure of syndicate that was at the heart of its diversification VLGC spot rates rebalance after recent upswing Avance and Dorian optimistic as VLGC down cycle appears to be ending US production and scrapping activity may lead to a firm recovery in the coming quarters Action onboard Prelude FLNG suggests unit nearing start-up Gazpromflot prepares for delivery of first FSRU from HHI Sinokor scores charter deals for steam-turbine LNG duo Reactivated vessel and new purchase find employment in strong market LNG charter rates soar as ships vanish from market Shell closes in on shipowners for LNG carrier charters Energy major leans on bidders to hone their offers on raft of time-chartered vessels Greeks have been at the forefront of globalisation for millennia Marine archaeologists take advantage of low offshore rates to uncover evidence of merchant shipping from the ancient world China's Iranian crude imports hang in balance as US sanctions prepare to bite Attention shifts to how China will respond to the upcoming round of US sanctions amid tenser trade relations between the two giants Inaugural dual-fuelled aframax traverses NSR KOTC takes break from ordering newbuilds Middle East tanker giant says it will focus on improving the overall efficiency of operations Eastern Pacific adds six product tankers to build stronger presence Idan Ofer-backed shipowner makes debut in LR2 space and adds four more MR newbuildings to fleet Scrubbers 'not the way to go' as Odfjell looks at LNG Morch sets out how shipowner will tackle 2020 emissions rules Cleaner fuel may open up trading opportunities for dirty tankers IMO sulphur rules will change bunker demand patterns and create new flows of crude oil around the globe Tomini eyes fat profit as it puts two more bulkers on the block Dubai shipowner sheds older vessels ahead of delivery of newbuildings LSFO supply plenty to meet 2020 needs Commodity analyst says real impact of pricing will emerge in second half 2019. Hoegh LNG steals the show on Norwegian expedition to China China is giddy with gas as import demand threatens to outrun capacity - and Sveinung Stohle thinks Hoegh LNG's FSRUs are the obvious solution Bahri records stronger third-quarter profit Saudi state shipping giant enjoys better spot tanker earnings and lower financing costs. Pareto upgrades DHT as VLCC rates warm into winter Basrah restriction offers relief for suezmax spot rates One of the world's largest oil export hubs will require more tankers with 20-tonne cranes next month, limiting charterers' choices. VLCC fleet dynamics may threaten sustainable recovery Plenty more newbuilding deliveries scheduled as scrapping capacity constraints kick in, says Alphatanker Royal Caribbean improves profit while eyeing strong 2019 Richard Fain-led cruise major expects adjusted earnings per share of $8.75 to $8.85 for 2018, partly due to this year's acquisition of Silversea Cruises. Ocean Yield inks leaseback deal with Ardmore Shipping Kjell Inge Rokke-backed company adds another deal in active year, while Tony Gurnee-fronted firm has extra $19.7m in cash after twin transactions. Enesel locks in employment for VLCC newbuilding Samudera profit climbs on stronger container business Singapore-listed owner posts better results for the third quarter on higher container shipping revenue. Braemar Shipping Services seeks to answer technical and share price questions James Kidwell says company will not live with red ink at Braemar Technical and is unhappy with stock valuation. Nordic American Tankers finds work for final newbuilding IMO overlooks 'experience building' proposal Shipping regulator asks for further proposals on tackling fuel quality and availability. Top Ships in small share issue with single investor Marinakis and Union Maritime splitting BP Shipping aframaxes British owner has bag five ships while Greek tycoon is set to sweep up the remaining three, brokers say. Lavinia takes another capesize bulker Navigator Holdings taps Nordic bond markets for $72.5m US-listed shipowner will use money to help fund construction of ethylene export marine terminal. Shipbroking and finance stronger in busy first half for Braemar London-listed firm sees underlying performance improve while acquisition costs drag down reported results. Siem Offshore trims losses in third quarter Kristian Siem-backed OSV company continues to be dragged down by weak markets. ME Production rides scrubber demand surge Danish firm opening new factory in China and expanding Frederikshavn facility in bid to keep up. Oak Maritime VLCC boarded by robbers off Venezuela Large crude tanker and Cosco supramax both targeted while at Jose terminal Anchorage. Milaha more than doubles boxship business Fleet grows to 15 ships in line with demand at Qatar owner. Vinalines posts slim profit after IPO Vietnamese owner reveals nine-month earnings of $900,000.

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OCTOBER 25, 2018
DB Schenker training with 3D technology, virtual reality Sovcomflot tanker completes first voyage on LNG fuel Trump signs opioid package into law Port, rail and intermodal funding bill garners support Norfolk Southern reports 39 percent profit hike New year hike in tariffs to 25 percent may be inevitable Senator: Tariffs complicate USMCA prospects Auto execs hope for regulatory focus in U.S., EU talks DSV says it won't pursue CEVA acquisition

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OCTOBER 25, 2018
Oil shrugs off oversupply fears, rides equities higher Crude futures consolidated morning gains to settle higher on Thursday. The first LNG powered Aframax tanker completes maiden voyage The first LNG fueled Aframax crude oil tanker, has completed its maiden voyage across the Baltic and North Seas from Primorsk to Rotterdam. ExxonMobil sees 95% of the deep sea fleet using 0.5% fuel in 2020 The company has made this forecast assuming that as of Jan 1, 2020, less than 300,000 vessels will be using scrubbers and that no more than 300 vessels will be using LNG. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential, crack spread hit multi-year highs Supply of HSFO is "very tight, especially for November 1-10. I don't think anyone has oil to sell with big lots," a trader said. The IMO high sulfur carriage ban remains on track for March 2020: IBIA A majority of countries attending MEPC 73 expressed support for adopting the ban. Fujairah/Singapore 380 CST bunker price spread narrows as supply tightness eases It is, however, unclear if the spread will continue to narrow further amid supply uncertainty with the upcoming US sanctions on Iran. Aurora Tankers to opt for 0.5%S compliant fuels, HSFO with scrubbers as IMO 2020 rule looms "The plan is to fit eight tankers first with scrubbers," Rogers said. Hamburg MGO premium to ICE LSGO futures hits multi-month high on tight availability People can no longer buy at the level of ICE LSGO futures because there are not enough suppliers,a buyer said. US LNG to Asia in question as prices fall, shipping costs rise In just the past two weeks, tightening supply in the spot-shipping market has seen rates in both basins surge from around $100,000/d to current levels. Hartree Maritime Partners appoints Hunter Group to advise on scrubber-fitted shipbuilding "It is Hartree and Hunter's intention to form a new scrubber-fitted pool to operate this fleet of 11 eco VLCC vessels," Merison said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

Transaction valued at $440 million

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

Shanghai

They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

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NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

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